What was the special mission of John the Baptist?

Answer

"There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of
the Light, that all men through him might believe." John 1: 6, 7.
 


Why have all been reckoned under sin?
For what are we told to pray at this time?
When was the little horn to arise?
Who opens the judgment and presides over it?
By what means did the Jews know God's will?
What has He commanded men to observe in memory of this great work?
What is the first -symbol of Revelation 13:9?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle